“The Anger Party”
Livestreamed at 10:30 am As we explore love, anger needs to join the party. What’s love without anger and its pithy, hate-filled resentment?
Topic: Ministry
“Are You Curious?”
Livestreamed at 10:30 am Our Theme of the Month is Welcome, requiring a lot of curiosity. Curiosity can also defuse anger, tension, conflict and help change the world.
A Mitzvah of Reconciliation
Livestreamed at 10:30 am Some of us, and many of our Jewish family and friends, are honoring the High Holy Days of Rosh Hashanah (New Year or Yom Teruah), and Yom Kippur (Day of Atonement). These holidays are invitations into transformation containing deep roots in ritual that begins with preparation. As a multifaith community, we respectively … Continue reading A Mitzvah of Reconciliation
“Why is “faith-based” community organizing important for our community?”
Livestreamed at 10:30 What are the particular challenges that we face in Pittsburgh as we build a stronger infrastructure for faith-based organizing? What are the considerations for a congregation/faith organization in joining current faith-based organizing programs in our community? Welcome to our guest Rev. Martin Rafanan. Rev. Rafanan (he/him/his) is a retired minister and labor/community organizer … Continue reading “Why is “faith-based” community organizing important for our community?”
Principles and Purposes pt. 2
Livestreamed at 10:30 am (prelude begins at 10:25) This is the second of a two-part reflection on the Unitarian Universalist Seven Principles. How did the Principles come into our faith, and are they enough to hold our identity, while letting us grow? Order of Service
First Unitarian Church of Pittsburgh Celebrates the Installation of the Rev. Dr. Kate Walker.
The First Unitarian Church of Pittsburgh will celebrate the installation of the Church’s settled minister, the Rev. Dr. Kate Walker, on May 15 at 3 p.m. The installation, a sacred service in which a congregation and its minister pledge deep commitments to each other, will be held in the Church’s Sanctuary with an outdoor reception … Continue reading First Unitarian Church of Pittsburgh Celebrates the Installation of the Rev. Dr. Kate Walker.
“Mystery”
A multi-generational service of stories and music that celebrates our experience of life’s great mysteries and the Mystery that some call God. This is a service for all ages, and children will remain in the service for its entirety. Erica Shadowsong and Ellen Gozion are leading. Livestreamed at 10:30 AM (prelude begins at 10:25). The Installation … Continue reading “Mystery”
We’re in This Together
Reverends Walker and Wolfe look at how to start and sustain a healthy ministry in the 21st century. What challenges do we face, and what vision inspires us? Livestreamed at 10:30 am (prelude begins at 10:25).